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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
2
Leland Edward Stewart of Austin appears on the fall UT College of Business Administration honor roll. He qualified by earning at least six hours of A above a B average while enrolled in 12 or more hours of graded work. Stewart is the son of Mr.
Miss Vondean Schmide of Edna welcomed visitors at the Oscar Schmidt ranch last weekend. Guests included Miss Barbara Ruck of El Campo, Mr and Mrs Billie Davis and son Kevin, Mr and Mrs Davis Doan and Clay, all of Edna, Mr and Mrs Dan Magee and Darla, Miss Kathy Kelley of Corpus Christi, Mada Stewart and a Llano High School graduate The Net was announced by Dean George Kozmetsky.
Angelo State University senior Don Wilson won the National College Drag Racing title at Green Valley Race City Fort Worth in April driving a 1968 Dodge Roaster to a 14.20 ET at about 102.53 mph. Two other ASU students also scored wins as over 100 cars from 21 schools entered the fourth annual event. Wilson is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Wilson of Llano and works as a Spare parts employee with Mitsubishi.
Roy Hall reports a strong year for Kingsland Legion Post with record members in the 1st District and efforts to boost programs next year. The 40 & 8 group meets, new members join, and a May 17 Odessa event plus Memorial Day services are noted, with a barbecue May 31 at the Legion home.
Texas Justice of the Peace Training Center drew 144 justices of the peace to a four day seminar April 18 in San Antonio. Judge Dana Sauder of Llano County attended with other officials, while family notices include Nessie Cook born May 10 in Corpus Christi.
Llano County Extension Agent John Kuykendall notes that cool April nights delayed pecan nut casebearer timing. Based on recent data, spray May 18 to 22 with a possible second application two weeks later. Check pecan clusters for eggs, bluish white dots near dried ends, to time spraying. Use malathion toxaphene gathion zolone or thiodan and add zinc sulfate two pounds per 100 gallons with a spreader sticker.
The Llano women’s ball team finishes its schedule with home games starting Wednesday night May 14 hosting the Lampasas Misfits at 8 o’clock. A May 24 game hosts the Whirlygirls Marble Falls Fillies at 8, then May 31 welcomes the Marble Falls Tomboys. A May 15 game was postponed due to a school band concert. Pony League games are set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. The community is invited to celebrate Armed Forces Day at the Legion Home with a 5 30 p.m. start and music by Barj and his Tunes.
Qurantiine Tab By Bu Ratlitt advises careful budgeting for a modest home. Prioritize a few quality pieces for the living room, add versatile items like cushions, a coffee table, and an area rug, and use inexpensive prints to color walls. Charlie's Store, Inc Llano Texas invites planning sessions.
The Southeastern chapter of the Student Education Association received a 1975 Achievement Award at the SRA Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City. The honor went to Mary Jo Barton and fellow SEA members from Llano Atoka Durant and Durant as part of campus and state education activities and membership efforts. Barton will become chapter president next fall with Williams as vice president.
On Sunday May 18 a 2000 affiliated members and employees attend Fleming Foods 6527805 cubic foot distribution center dedication in San Antonio. The event features guided tours a luncheon and entertainment by Boos Brothers and others. The center at 4300 Industry Park Drive includes extensive storage for groceries and fresh produce. Mr and Mrs Bert Crabtree of Llano attend as special guests.
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